Luke Rosenberger, Author at The Pregnancy Network

Author: Luke Rosenberger

Moms playing with their babies together showing mom community

6 Maneras Creativas de Encontrar una Comunidad Como Mamá

Ser mamá transforma tu comunidad de maneras inesperadas. Si bien antes hacíamos planes con amigas por impulso, ahora necesitas una niñera o llevar a tu bebé contigo. Es posible que tus amigas sin hijos no entiendan tu vida ni cómo adaptarse a tus necesidades. Ahora que estás en una nueva etapa de la vida, es

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Moms playing with their babies together showing mom community

6 Creative Ways to Find Community As a Mom

Becoming a mom shifts your community in unexpected ways. While you once made plans with friends on a whim, now you need a babysitter or to bring your baby along. Friends without kids may not understand your life or how to accommodate your needs. Now that you’re in a new season of life, it’s normal

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Citas prenatales durante los tres trimestres

¿Qué pasa en las citas prenatales?

Si has descubierto que estás embarazada. Es esencial que realices tu primera cita prenatal lo más pronto posible. ¿Qué pasa en las citas prenatales? ¿Cómo puedes prepararte para tener más tiempo con tu doctor? En este artículo, vamos a discutir qué puedes esperar del cuidado prenatal en el primer trimestre. ¿Por qué necesitas del cuidado

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Citas prenatales durante los tres trimestres

What Happens in Prenatal Appointments?

If you just found out about your pregnancy, it’s essential to make your first prenatal appointment soon. What happens in prenatal appointments? How can you prepare to make the most of the time with your provider? In this post, we discuss what you can expect from prenatal care each trimester. Why do I need prenatal

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What Is an IBCLC and When Should I Seek Lactation Support?

What is an IBCLC and When Should I Seek Lactation Support?

If you’re experiencing challenges with breastfeeding, you don’t need to suffer and wait for your situation to improve. Meeting with an IBCLC can save you months of pain and frustration for you and your baby.  What is an IBCLC? IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. According to the Lactation Network an IBCLC is

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gestational diabetes

¿Qué es una diabetes gestacional?

¿Qué es una diabetes gestacional? La diabetes gestacional es una diabetes diagnosticada durante el embarazo de acuerdo con la Clínica de Cleveland. La diabetes gestacional (GD) ocurre cuando las hormonas de tu placenta bloquean tu habilidad de usar o crear insulina, lo que se necesita para mantener la adecuada cantidad de glucosa en tu sangre.

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gestational diabetes

What is Gestational Diabetes?

What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is diabetes that is diagnosed while you’re pregnant, according to Cleveland Clinic. Gestational diabetes (or GD) occurs when hormones from your placenta block your ability to use or make insulin, which is what you need to maintain the right amount of glucose in your blood. Typically gestational diabetes can

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How Far Along Am I? How to Determine When You Conceived

How Far Along Am I? How to Determine When You Conceived

When did I conceive?  is one of the most frequently asked questions at ultrasound appointments at The Pregnancy Network. Your provider will generally use the LMP method—the first date of your last menstrual period—to determine how far along you are in your pregnancy. While this is not the date of conception, it is still considered

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